VP Jagdeep Dhankhar's education journey: From school to Vice President
Jagdeep Dhankhar began his education in his native Kithana village in Rajasthan, where he studied at the local government school.For secondary education, he attended Sainik School in Chittorgarh, an English-medium, fully residential school established in 1961 to prepare students for the National Defence Academy.He later continued his middle school education at Ghardhana Government School.His early school life was spent in modest settings, marked by simple classrooms and limited resources, but he remained focused and curious.Teachers from those days recall him as a quiet student who listened carefully and stayed committed to his studies.DID JAGDEEP DHANKAR STUDY LAW?Yes. After completing school, Dhankhar moved forward with strong academic interest. He joined the University of Rajasthan to study physics, completing his undergraduate degree in science. But soon, his attention shifted.At the University of Rajasthan, he pursued an LLB (Bachelor of Laws), laying the foundation for his career in law and later, public life.The law degree was not merely academic, it became a tool he would use in the courts and legislatures.What has been Jagdeep Dhankhar's contribution to the field of education?Throughout his public life, Dhankhar has advocated for improved access to education. Whether as a lawyer, a Member of Parliament, or now as Vice President, he has emphasised learning as the core strength of democratic societies.He often speaks of education not as a privilege but a necessity.In his many roles, Dhankar has supported institutions and spoken of reforms, quality teaching, and the need to bridge the rural-urban gap in learning.From a rural classroom to the office of India's Vice President, Dhankhar's journey mirrors what many dream of -- rising through learning and effort. His life reminds us that education, no matter where it begins, can open the door to greater responsibilities.- Ends
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